Spécialiste de la Recherche Agricole en Milieu Paysan (Fixed-term)
Core
Operational implementation and rigorous monitoring of agronomic trials with a network of smallholder farmers to identify high-impact products and translate research into practical field guidance.
Role type
Senior IC agricultural research specialist (smallholder focus)
Builds
Validated agronomic trial protocols, field data, and context-specific recommendations for smallholder farmers
Domain
Agriculture + Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Agronomic trial design, statistical sampling, field logistics coordination, data validation, stakeholder collaboration, problem-solving in field contexts, training facilitation, project management, survey design, data analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with smallholder farming systems, knowledge of African agricultural contexts, ability to translate complex research into actionable advice
Technologies
Field data collection systems, project management tools, survey platforms
Responsibilities
Design scientifically valid agronomic trial protocols and experimental setups; coordinate logistics for trial inputs and timelines; execute field trials and ensure data integrity; provide technical support and troubleshooting to field staff and farmers; translate research results into practical, context-specific recommendations; lead training initiatives for field teams; conduct and validate agronomic surveys; analyze trial results and formulate actionable program strategies; document lessons learned.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC